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Government Subsidies

Government Subsidies

A summary of information about concessions and subsidies offered by the federal and Queensland Government, from heating, gas and electricity rebates to Centrelink and Medicare rebates The article provides direct links to relevant pages on the relevant websites. Read More

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Living with CF for Parents and Other Carers

Living with CF for Parents and Other Carers

An article about emotional health and wellbeing and coping for carers of those with CF. There are downloadable factsheets, and links to find more detailed information or support activities. There are videos which highlight the lived experience of being a carer. Read More

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About CF

About CF

Information about CF genes, how you get CF, symptoms, treatment and infection control. Read More

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Living with CF for Newborns

Living with CF for Newborns

Information about services, managing CF, the CF clinic and hospital airway clearance, the digestive system and nutrition, medications and procedures, infection and prevention control, emotional wellbeing, day care and summer and CF. Read More

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Living with CF for Children

Living with CF for Children

Information about airway clearance, exercise, nutrition, medications and procedures, infection and prevention control, comorbidities and complications, emotional wellbeing, behavioural support, the CF clinic and hospital, school and day-care, travel and general health. Read More

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Living with CF for Young People

Living with CF for Young People

Information about managing CF, airway clearance, exercise, nutrition, medications and procedures, comorbidities and complications, infection and prevention control, hospital support, emotional wellbeing, sexual health, school and work and travel. Read More

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Living with CF for Adults

Living with CF for Adults

Information about airway clearance, exercise, nutrition, emotional wellbeing, medications and procedures, comorbidities and complications, infection and prevention control, hospital support, fertility and parenting with CF, employment and travel. Read More

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The First 12 Months

The First 12 Months

An overview of CF in the first 12 months of life with CF, and what to expect. Includes a link to The first 12 months handbook. Read More

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Work and CF

Work and CF

This useful article and accompanying factsheet covers some great questions to consider when thinking about employment. This would be a useful prompt to discuss adjustments with a potential employer, and there is a section of information specifically for the employer to understand CF. Read More

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Living with CF

Living with CF

An overview of life with CF across the lifespan. Read More

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